BMW 2023 BMW IX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 BMW IX
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 BMW IX vehicles due to forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert issues. Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026